The Million Years Old Taman Negara – Malaysia

Jun 25, 2015

It is said if you want to know about yourself just go into the wilderness where there would be natural beauty all around you. Taman Nagra is one such place that offers beautiful views to its visitors. The fact that Taman Nagra is 130 million years old makes it one of the oldest tropical rain forests of the world.

Taman Negara was created as a natural recreational park in the vicinity of Titiwangsa Mountains of Malaysia in the years 1938 and 1939. The former name of the Taman Nagara was King George V National Park. The name Taman Nagara was given to the place after the independence. The literal meaning of Taman Nagara is “National Park” in Malay.

The total area of the astonishing Taman Negara is 4,343 km2. The area includes three states Pahang, Kalantan and Tarrengganu which are 2,477 km2 1,043 km2 and 853 km2 respectively. Today Taman Negara is amongst the most famous ecotourism destinations of Malaysia all attributed to the natural beauty that beholds visitors.

Taman Negara serves to be a place with innumerous geological and biological attractions. Some of the attractions include Gunung Tahan which is the highest point of the Malay Peninsula, Kuala Tahan or Merapoh being the departure point, canopy walkway, the cave system of Gua Telinga and Lata Berkoh.

The fauna includes Malayan tiger, crab-eating macaque, Sumatran rhinoceros, Malayan gaur (seladang), Asian elephant, great argus, red jungle fowl, and the rare Malayan peacock-pheasant. Another important project that is taken care by the Malaysian Government is the preservation of Malaysian Mahseer found in Tahan River.

The Google rating for the Taman Negara is 4.3 stars. There are several tour operators to assist tourists. Most of the tourists reach via train that disembarks them at Jerantut railway station. Further on Kuala Tahan can be reached by a three hour bus journey and a revitalizing boat ride of about 2.5 hours. Most of the tourists review the place to be an exhilarating spot where they can enjoy the scenic views that connects them to nature. If you are someone to look into the natural preserved beauty that has survived through several eras then this place is a must visit for you.